Whether its Friends giving with your neighbors or an extended stay with your in-laws over the holidays, showing up empty-handed is a bigger faux pas than forgetting to thaw the turkey. You dont want to end up on the uninvited list nor do you want to be the one asked to make Aunt Bettys labor-intensive apple-sausage-toasted-cornbread-chop-vegetables-for-two-hours stuffing.
The answer? A great hostess gift. Here are 11 options that will get you invited back again and again.
1. A game to liven up the crowd. Depending on the room, this can be a family-friendly choice like the always dependable Pictionary or the new >
2. If youre going to a party or gathering where you dont know everyone, bring an instant icebreaker like Table Topics box. It holds a stack of 135 conversation starters to get guests thinking and talking. 25 from Uncommon Goods.
3. Get your movie on with a holiday themed-collection like the DreamWorks Holiday Collection featuring Shrek the Halls, the Peanuts Holiday Collections.
4. Forget that store-bought package of cookies. Pack up a few mason jars with your favorite holiday baking recipes get some ideas here if you dont have your own. This personal, thoughtful gift has a part two, which is that you get to cook together, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor
5. Create homemade ornaments together. Hit your local craft store and buy a box of plastic ornaments in bulk. The load up on paint, pens, glitter, or whatever grabs your attention. The kids will love making their own ornaments and itll keep them busy for awhile so the adults can drink, we mean cook. Get some more ideas here.
6. You can never go wrong with a collection of nicely scented hand soaps. You can find unique versions everywhere look in the area near the checkout line at Marshalls or craft stores like Michaels. We especially love the holiday themed and scented soaps at Bath amp; Body Works. Set of five for 18.
7. If this is a yearly event and home cooking is involved and youre not adverse to spending a little, think about bringing a nice copper pot and adding a new piece to the collection every year. Mauviel copper sugar pot, 150 at Williams-Sonoma.
8. Pull off the same idea without the expense by giving unique collectable salt and pepper shakers or a new collection of gourmet spices each year. Start with this artisan salt sampler. 26.95 from Saltworks.
9. When it comes to hostess gifts, nothings better than the combination of pretty and utilitarian. These agate coasters fit the bill with semi-precious agate that create pieces of art for your tabletop. 48 from Robyn Nola.
10. Who doesnt need a neon yellow teapot? You can be sure your hosts will think of you every time they use it. 14.95 from CB2.
11. Fancy up your hosts bar cart with this monogrammed cocktail shaker. Its a step beyond a bottle of wine. Add this Little Black Book of Cocktails and get ready for a fun night. 23 from Pottery barn; monogramming extra.
Copyright ©2024 - Realty
Times®
All Rights Reserved.
